Rep. Karen Bennett

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes Tisa Smart-Washington for her community service during Women's History Month. It commends her as Rockdale County, Georgia's first African American woman elected Tax Commissioner (elected 2016) and highlights her roles as a trailblazing leader, including her historic "Slate of Eight" political strategy in 2012. The bill has no policy provisions - it solely expresses legislative appreciation through a formal resolution adopted by the House.

Maddy summaryHR 775 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Carlene Anderson for her decades of service as an educator, mentor, and community advocate. It highlights her work in New Jersey and Georgia schools promoting digital citizenship and student empowerment, her advocacy for student mental health and equity after leaving the classroom, and her resilience as a breast cancer survivor. The resolution formally commends her contributions to education and community impact but does not create any new policies or affect any specific group through legislative action. It is purely symbolic, with no funding or regulatory changes.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (HR 807) formally recognizes Tamika Scott for her 18 years of community service in Dekalb County, Georgia, including work with local organizations like the Parent-Teacher-Student Association and the Dekalb County Democratic Committee. It commends her contributions during Women's History Month but does not create new laws or alter policies. The resolution was adopted by the House of Representatives on March 27, 2025, and directs the Clerk to provide a copy to Ms. Scott. It is purely symbolic, with no concrete policy impact.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 808), not a policy bill. It formally recognizes Denise Williams, a 30-year electrician and community advocate from Newton County, for her contributions during Women's History Month. The resolution highlights her work fighting high utility costs, assisting seniors through the ARAP program, active civic engagement at local government meetings, and her 2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. The resolution has no policy impact; it simply commends Williams and directs a copy to be delivered to her.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a formal resolution commending Terry Walker Moore for her 24-year service with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta and her community leadership, recognized during Women's History Month. It highlights her receipt of awards like the C.A.R.E. Award and Paul Harris Fellow designation, along with her advocacy for youth development. The resolution has no policy impact or binding requirements - it is purely a symbolic gesture of recognition. It directly affects Terry Walker Moore as the recipient of this honor, with no broader legislative effect.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates October 9, 2025, as PANDAS Awareness Day at Georgia's state capitol to highlight pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders (PANDAS/PANS). It directly affects Georgia families and children with these conditions, which cause sudden OCD, anxiety, and behavioral changes in about 15,000 children statewide. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise public awareness among parents, medical providers, and policymakers about these disorders and existing challenges like limited provider knowledge and insurance coverage gaps. It references ongoing efforts by organizations like SEPPA and Georgia's healthcare resources to improve diagnosis and treatment access. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 27, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 777), not a substantive bill. It formally commends Valerie King, a retired Labor & Delivery nurse with nearly 50 years of service, for her decades of community and faith-based caregiving. The resolution specifically recognizes her work at Clark Atlanta University's Student Health Center, her nursing career, and her church ministry during Women's History Month. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the House of Representatives. The resolution was passed unanimously on March 27, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 591 is a symbolic resolution recognizing March 14, 2025, as "Black Midwives Day" to honor Black midwives' contributions to maternal health care. It aims to raise awareness about racial disparities in maternal health - where Black birthing people face twice the rate of complications compared to white people - and highlight the role of culturally congruent midwifery care in addressing these inequities. The resolution does not create new policies or funding but serves as a commemorative statement supporting community-driven health advocacy.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. William Holmes Robinson on the occasion of his 13th pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 643 is a symbolic resolution commending Amy Luciani for her contributions to Georgia and designating March 20, 2025, as "TrailBlazing Women in Georgia Day." It recognizes Luciani's work as an entrepreneur, artist, and advocate for marginalized voices, while highlighting women's cultural and social contributions in Georgia. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, with no new laws, funding, or obligations created. It was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on March 18, 2025, and will be presented to Luciani.